Devotion Archive
Open my eyes
Deception comes in subtle ways and forms. It makes us think that what we have is not good enough. This stirs up a desire to want what belongs to others; what we don't have. It attaches a value to the thing desired which is not...
Not one has failed
She was crying her heart out about all the problems she had. It was tearing her apart that there was no one to help her. As she mulled over her situation, her friend walked in. Her friend reminded her…
Bread to eat
Roaming in the wilderness, they were tired. The Israelites missed the comforts and provisions they had in Egypt. There was no food to eat. They were tired of scrambling for tit-bits and eating what they could find. They were in...
A lack of discipline
‘Don’t do this to yourself! Think about the consequences, what will happen to you, your life...’ There were many people who spoke words of caution and correction to him but he turned a deaf ear to all of them. Instead he…
He adds no sorrow
God’s blessings bring us wealth, happiness and peace. When God blesses our plans, relationships, works or efforts we see visible growth and happiness in it.
Being Sharpened
We cannot escape people and having to deal with them no matter how reserved or private we are. We have to relate to our co-workers, classmates, co-travelers, co-shoppers and many with whom we interact on daily basis.
He adds no sorrow
God’s blessings bring us wealth, happiness and peace. When God blesses our plans, relationships, works or efforts we see visible growth and happiness in it.
Our Mediator
We ask God to help us reconcile with the person whom we have wronged. We ask God to soften our parent’s hearts when we have done something against their wishes. God plays a vital role in human relationships. He fills human hearts...
Ask For the Rain
In our walk of faith sometimes, we go through a dry season. We can hardly open our mouth to pray, we find no words to worship and read one passage from the Bible with great difficulty. It just feels very dry…
Love covers
The grandfather saw that his grand child had dropped the very expensive flower vas and it was broken. He knew his daughter would throw a fit if she knew that her son had broken it. He saw the remorse and the fear in the child’s...
Shared our humanity
A man was observing the activity of ants beside a garbage can. Soon the garbage pickup truck made its way into the lane. Seeing the truck approaching, the man began to be troubled that the ants would be in danger. Deeply...
Open my eyes
Deception comes in subtle ways and forms. It makes us think that what we have is not good enough. This stirs up a desire to want what belongs to others; what we don't have. It attaches a value to the thing desired which is not...
Light is sown
Being upright in heart and righteous is not easy. You make yourself susceptible to the sneers, snubs, anger, rough talk, hard looks and hostility of those around who think otherwise. You become a threat…
Filling up your diary
The banner displayed outside the shop read 'Diaries for 2008 available. Booking for corporates started already'. It's the second week in November and sale of diaries has already begun.
Defining moments
Abraham faced a defining moment in his life. He had to choose between what appeared the best before his eyes – the well watered plain of Jordan or trust God and move ahead.
Through a crack
A shaft of sunlight seeping through a small crack makes such a big difference. The whole room is lit up and one just feels so warm to be in there. The glow spreads making everything look as if adorned with a golden luster…
My tears
Tears are powerful in communicating what we cannot say otherwise. Silently the tears flow, when the heart is overwhelmed. Staring into the space….into the ceiling…and as thoughts drift across the mind, the heart goes through that...
Love that intercedes
A man walking on the beach one day found a little boy picking up something and throwing it back into the sea. Getting closer, he found that the boy was picking up starfishes that had come ashore and putting them back into the sea.
Hardened heart
The Israelites were commanded to leave Egypt and tread their way through the desert sands towards the Promised Land which God had set apart. But somehow their hearts were still in Egypt
For water
A deer panting for water has probably been on a long chase or perhaps it is trying to beat the summer heat. Tired and weary it eagerly searches and makes its way towards the water stream. It longs for the water stream because...
Renewed strength
He was so troubled that he went to that usual spot in the garden to pray. With a heavy heart he spoke to God, His Father and told Him how exactly he felt. As the cross loomed before him, Jesus could foresee and know all the...
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